Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
During a high-level meeting in Rabat, the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Nasser Bourita, welcomed Sering Modou Njie, Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of President Adama Barrow. The Gambian diplomat brought an official message addressed to His Majesty King Mohammed VI. Following the discussions, Njie praised […]
The Secretary-General of Morocco’s Istiqlal Party, Nizar Baraka, has called on centrist parties to move beyond mere dialogue and become proactive forces in addressing global challenges. Speaking at a meeting of the International Democratic Centrist (IDC), he emphasized the need for dynamic diplomacy to counter rising international tensions. Baraka highlighted the importance of youth and […]
An unexpected military operation unfolded in the northern town of Markounda, as armed groups associated with Russian mercenaries forcibly detained local leader Didot Ali and two of his top deputies before transporting them to Bossangoa under unclear circumstances. The raid, which took place without prior warning, has raised concerns among residents and local officials. Eyewitnesses […]
At the FII PRIORITY Europe 2026 summit in Rome, held from June 17 to 19, Togo’s Prime Minister Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé took center stage to advocate for a revitalized economic partnership between Africa and Europe. As the guest of honor at this high-profile forum focused on European competitiveness, he highlighted Togo’s strategic role as a […]
In a decisive move to bolster food security, Bénin has secured a landmark financial agreement, receiving 12.57 billion West African CFA francs from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). This funding initiative is designed to accelerate the modernization of the agricultural sector, with a primary focus on revitalizing depleted soils—a challenge exacerbated by the country’s vulnerability […]
An audacious assault by suspected jihadists on Niamey’s international airport has left eleven soldiers and two civilians dead, marking the latest in a series of violent incursions targeting critical infrastructure in Niger. The attack unfolded Thursday morning, less than six months after a high-profile strike on the same site that exposed vulnerabilities in the country’s […]
Celebrating Five Decades of Diplomatic Ties Between Morocco and the Philippines The diplomatic relationship between Morocco and the Philippines, spanning half a century, stands as a testament to enduring cooperation and shared aspirations, according to Leslie Baja, the Philippine Ambassador to Rabat. During a recent discussion, Baja highlighted the milestones achieved over the past 50 […]
Yaoundé to host landmark francophonie gathering next summer Cameroon is putting the final touches on preparations to host the 51st General Assembly of the Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly (APF) scheduled for July 7-12, 2026 in Yaoundé. The high-profile diplomatic event will bring together parliamentarians from across the Francophonie community for a week of discussions on key […]
The security landscape in Burkina Faso continues to deteriorate as the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), affiliated with Al-Qaïda in the Sahel, claimed responsibility for an attack on a Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) outpost near Ouahigouya on June 17, 2026. The assault occurred in the Yatenga province, […]
The Conseil supérieur de la Communication (CSC) has imposed a financial penalty of 50 million West African CFA francs on Canal+, a leading satellite television operator, for suspending access to Burkina Faso’s public television channels after certain subscribers failed to renew their contracts. While authorities frame the decision as a defense of the nation’s information […]
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko secures assembly presidency following constitutional ruling Africanews Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 8:35 AM UTC Set us as your preferred source on Google to access our articles directly. Ousmane Sonko remains President of Senegal’s National Assembly after the Constitutional Council dismissed opposition challenges against his election, ruling it lacked jurisdiction to intervene […]
In a sharp legal confrontation, Burkina Faso has formally condemned Canal+, the French pay-TV giant, for its refusal to broadcast the country’s national television channel without charge. The dispute centers on a recent demand by Burkina Faso’s government that Canal+ integrate the national broadcaster’s signal into its packages at no cost, citing public service obligations. […]
